Reporting to the City Engineer, this position is responsible for oversight of complicated engineering activities of major municipal public work projects and design and performance of professional engineering work. The incumbent will assist in policy development, administrative planning, consultant contract administration, and problem resolution; performs related work as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

The Environmental Services Department is recruiting for a Sr. Engineering Technician to work in the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Engineering Support Group and a Sr. Engineering Technician to work in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF).

The Public Works Department is seeking a Construction Management Aide to perform inspections of private developer construction projects and City contract projects to assure conformance to project design documents and compliance City or other applicable construction standard plans and specifications. This position will interpret, apply and enforce the provisions of the City’s Standard Plans and Specifications and other applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, regulations, specifications, standards, policies, and procedures.

The City of Pacifica, Department of Public Works is currently recruiting for an Engineering Intern to perform a variety of sub-professional engineering work involving manual and computer drafting, traffic data gathering, records management, map interpretation and processing, retrieval of information, assist with field surveys, and to do related work as required.

The City of Burlingame is currently recruiting for the position of Administrative Assistant I in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. We are seeking a motivated candidate with a strong customer service orientation and proven organizational and interpersonal skills. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Public Works, the Administrative Assistant I performs a wide variety of complex administrative functions to support the Engineering Division.

Senior Civil Engineer

Salary: 9567.00 - 11291.00 Monthly

Job Category: Engineering

Location: East Bay

Close Date: 06/17/2018

POSITION

Reporting to the City Engineer, this position is responsible for oversight of complicated engineering activities of major municipal public work projects and design and performance of professional engineering work. The incumbent will assist in policy development, administrative planning, consultant contract administration, and problem resolution; performs related work as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential

Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for an assigned project.

Plan, coordinate, and supervise responsible engineering work in connection with municipal public works projects; manage the design of engineering plans and specifications for the construction of streets, storm drains, parks, signals, buildings and other improvements.

Determine priorities and work sequences necessary to achieve objectives and assign personnel in accordance with priority and need.

Assist in preparing the operating budget; confer with and advise staff on administrative policies and procedures, and technical problems, priorities, and methods.

Provide engineering assistance to developers, contractors, consultants, other agencies, and the general public to resolve complaints and problems and insure successful project completion.

Prepare general correspondence, technical reports, statistical reports, and City Council agenda items.

Represent the City at public meetings.

Make presentation before staff, governing bodies, and to community groups.

Develop scope of work for consultant proposals and act as project liaison for consultants; manage consultant contracts.

The work requires a combination of the following physical requirements depending upon a given task, on a given day: 3 to 6 hours of standing; up to 3 hours of sitting, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, turning, driving, or reaching forward or overhead; up to 3 hours of lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling less than 10 lbs., face-to-face talking, verbal contact, telephone conversations or public speaking; 3 to 6 hours of finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, light grasping, accommodation, and conversations; vision accuracy (near and far), field of vision, color vision.

The Environmental Services Department is recruiting for a Sr. Engineering Technician to work in the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Engineering Support Group and a Sr. Engineering Technician to work in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF).

The RWF is one of the largest advanced wastewater treatment plants in the nation serving approximately 1.4 million residents living in a 300 sq mile service area. The RWF is now more than 50 years old and in need of a significant rehabilitation through the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). O&M and CIP at RWF is an exciting opportunity that stands among one of the largest public improvement efforts in the South Bay.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The Sr. Engineering Technician positions will be responsible for providing technical support to a variety of wastewater improvement projects from planning through detailed design, bid and award, construction management, and contract administration support in O&M or CIP.

The Sr. Engineering Technician position is a middle level class in the Engineering Technical series. This position works under the general supervision of a professional engineer and may supervise Engineering Technicians. Typical duties for this position include the following: Assisting the Project Manager in delivery of projects related to Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Engineering and Capital Improvement Program (CIP); collect and analyze field, operational and technical data; and research wastewater equipment, material costs and specifications, contract administration and construction management support; assisting with the review and/or development of engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, construction contracts, and bid summaries; preparation of CAD drawings, diagrams, maps, and other presentation material; performing field inspections, assisting consultants with condition assessment, site investigation and potholing; maintaining and updating CAD standards and record drawings, and interfacing effectively with consultants, contractors, operations and maintenance staff, and other city department staff.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of and experience of principles, techniques and terminology of civil, traffic, mechanical, structural, electrical engineering and/or architecture with construction experience; knowledge of analytical geometry; knowledge of the City material, details, and construction standards; understanding of and experience with interpreting, reviewing, and analyzing construction plans, infrastructure data, detailed drawings, charts and specifications, and the bidding process for projects. Experience supporting the coordination of all phases of project delivery with contractors and consultants. Ability to perform field inspections, engineering calculations, data analysis. Experience in engineering drafting using computer programs such as AutoCAD software and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Experience supporting capital improvement project delivery is desirable. Experience with request for information (RFI) submittals and EADOC construction management software.

Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Team Work & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Supervision- Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.

Reliability -Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Qualified candidates identified through this process may also be used to fill subsequent and future vacancies, if they become available. If you are interested in being considered for employment in these classifications, please apply to this job announcement to ensure you are considered for current and future opportunities.

Construction Management Aide

Salary: 29.73 - 36.14 Hourly

Job Category: Public Works

Location: Northern Bay Area

Job Type: Temporary

Close Date: 06/04/2018

The Public Works Department is seeking a Construction Management Aide to perform inspections of private developer construction projects and City contract projects to assure conformance to project design documents and compliance City or other applicable construction standard plans and specifications. This position will interpret, apply and enforce the provisions of the City’s Standard Plans and Specifications and other applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, regulations, specifications, standards, policies, and procedures. The Construction Management Aide will review and interpret construction plans and specifications for work related to water, recycled water, wastewater, paving, landscape, irrigation, traffic signals, street lights, signage and striping, grading, erosion and sediment control, and drainage. Additionally this position will help coordinate construction activities with contractors, public works operations and maintenance staff, property owners and the general public. This position will also assist engineering staff with construction management; provide support for progress payments and/or change orders; respond to requests for information, track working days, prepare daily reports, review for prevailing wages compliance, etc.

ENGINEERING INTERN--PART-TIME POSITION

Salary: 15.00 - 25.00 Hourly

Job Category: Engineering

Location: San Francisco/Peninsula

Job Type: Part-Time

Close Date: 06/04/2018

Engineering Intern

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The City of Pacifica, Department of Public Works is currently recruiting for an Engineering Intern to perform a variety of sub-professional engineering work involving manual and computer drafting, traffic data gathering, records management, map interpretation and processing, retrieval of information, assist with field surveys, and to do related work as required.

Assignment will be in the Deparartment Works Engineering or Wastewater Treatment Plant Divitions. The successful candidate will possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements: Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing work papers, drawings or working at computer equipment; bend, squat, stand, climb, kneel, and twist while performing field work; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.

Experience and Education: One year of sub-professional engineering experience in manual and computer drafting assignments. Equivalent to at least a junior college level in the field of Civil Engineering.

Administrative Assistant I

Salary: 5325.21 - 6468.15 Monthly

Job Category: Clerical/Administrative Support

Location: San Francisco/Peninsula

Job Type: Full-Time

Close Date: 06/15/2018

* Prequalification Questionnaire Required

The City of Burlingame is currently recruiting for the position of Administrative Assistant I in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. We are seeking a motivated candidate with a strong customer service orientation and proven organizational and interpersonal skills. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Public Works, the Administrative Assistant I performs a wide variety of complex administrative functions to support the Engineering Division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Types and proofreads a wide variety of correspondence, reports and other material for the department or division head or other appropriate staff

Provides information and assistance to a variety of interested parties, screens telephone calls, emails and visitors, referring them to the appropriate party or agency

Performs a variety of other administrative detail in areas such as monitoring of budgetary expenditures and fund levels, processes time cards, payroll and accounts payable and receivable documents

Operates a variety of office equipment including computers, calculators and copiers; establishes and maintains record management services for the department

Strong knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power Point

Arranges appointments, meetings, conferences and trips for the division or department head and staff as required

Maintains a variety of statistical records; inputs, formats, and processes statistical data; checks and tabulates data; prepares simple statistical reports; compiles data for inclusion in reports and other documents and/or for use by other staff members

Researches records for information and compiles summaries and tabulations which may be submitted directly to the requesting individual or agency

Responds to complaints and requests for information on regulations, procedures, systems and precedents relating to responsibilities assigned

Provides administrative support to a Commission as assigned; attends meetings of the Commission; records, transcribes, types and distributes minutes

Maintains payroll records of department personnel; processes a variety of forms to initiate changes in records

Performs general clerical work including filing, scheduling appointments, ordering and maintaining office supplies, sorting and distributing department mail, acts as receptionist, answers telephone and provides timely customer service to the public

May operate a two-way radio for messages and dispatching personnel

May direct the work of other administrative or support personnel

Qualifications:

Education/Experience: A high school diploma or equivalency and four (4) years of increasingly responsible administrative and clerical experience. Prior experience with a municipality or county is preferred.

Knowledge of: principles of office management; modern office methods, procedures practices, and computer equipment and programs; Microsoft Office applications; the functions and organization of municipal government and the particular department; basic mathematics; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; business correspondence and basic report writing; and comprehensive record retention systems; basic principles of supervision and training.

Ability to: perform responsible and difficult secretarial work involving the use of independent judgment; effectively manage office administrative functions; understand and utilize a geographic information system (GIS); use excel spreadsheets; put PowerPoint presentations together; manages email files; acquire a thorough knowledge of department functions, procedures and policies and a working knowledge of city operations; work independently and make decisions on work priorities and procedural matters with only limited direction received; maintain accurate and complete records; speak, read and write correct English; handle, maintain and process cash and related records; deal with people and matters with confidentiality and sensitivity; work effectively and cooperatively with other staff and the public; type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the journey level class in the administrative support series. Positions in this class are distinguished from other classes within the series by the difficulty and complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform some of the more difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including administrative support of a division, to a Commission, or a department. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility and may supervise lower level administrative support positions. Incumbents must be able to use independent judgment in applying the body of technical information in the performance of an important departmental function and complete responsibility for the function with review by management on overall results. This is the first classification used to provide administrative support to department heads. The next higher class is Administrative Assistant II.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work extended or irregular hours at times; sit at a desk and/or stand at a counter for long periods of time; stand and walk for moderate periods of time; crouch/stoop/squat occasionally. Hear phones and normal conversations and remain calm during difficult situations.

SALARY AND HOURS:

Administrative Assistant I: $5,169.88 - $6,280.37 per month. This is a full-time 40 hours per week position working Monday through Friday.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line employment application. Applications submitted without completed supplemental questions will be considered incomplete and disqualified from this recruitment process. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. Applications can be obtained on-line at https://www.calopps.org/city-of-burlingame. Faxes will not be accepted. ONLY THE FIRST 70 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Applications must be received by Friday, June 15, 2018 at 5:00 PM or until the maximum number of applications are received. Faxes will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written examination. The most qualified candidates passing the written examination with a score of 70% or higher will be invited to participate in the oral panel interview examination. A recruitment list will be established from those who pass the oral panel interview examination with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless abolished sooner. The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the recruitment list to a final department interview. The Director of Public Works will make the final appointment. Depending upon the number of candidates, this process may be altered. After a mutual interest has been established, the final candidate must pass a fingerprint check submitted to the Department of Justice and a thorough background investigation. All new hires are required to successfully pass a one year probationary period.

Senior Civil Engineer

The City of South San Francisco is now accepting applications for the position of Senior Civil Engineer.

Application Deadline: June 7, 2018 @ 5 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 25 qualified applicants, whichever occurs first.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS, SOCIAL SECURITY, AND MEDICARE PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service City with an estimated population of 65,710 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: Police, Fire; Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Economic and Community Development, City Attorney, Library, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, City Clerk, and Office of the City Manager. The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 400 full-and part-time employees.

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Engineering, Maintenance, and Water Quality Control Plant divisions. The Engineering Division is responsible for delivering facilities and infrastructures that meet the needs of City residents and complying with standards and requirements established in the engineering guidelines and the City's Master Plan.

The Engineering Division is headed by the Principal Engineer. The Senior Engineer position is an advanced-level engineering classification requiring professional registration, performing a wide variety of engineering duties in civil, sanitary, traffic, and other municipal public works, maintenance, and construction engineering projects. This class is distinguished from other lower-level engineering classes in that it provides direction to staff and performs the more complex engineering and project management assignments. Assignments and projects may be long-term or may constitute a major portion of a continuous or comprehensive engineering or Capital Improvement Program.

The current vacancy may be filled at the Senior or Associate Civil Engineer level.

The Senior Civil Engineer performs advanced professional engineering assignments on a wide range of municipal projects of a complex nature, including civil, sanitary, traffic, and other municipal public works, maintenance, and construction projects; serves as project manager on a variety of projects; supervises staff performing design, inspection, and surveying duties; assists in the administration and supervision of the division; and does related work as required.

The Senior Engineer should have knowledge to manage a Federal or State grant-funded project, according to the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM). Under the direction of the Principal Engineer, the Senior Engineer will manage, review, and perform duties relative to either traffic and transportation engineering or wastewater/water resources. The Senior Engineer will be required to attend night meetings and prepare presentations for public meetings.

Selection Process

The process will first consist of a review of application materials and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. A resume is required to be attached to the application but will not take the place of a fully completed application; incomplete applications and/or questionnaires will not be considered. Do not put “see resume” on application or supplemental questionnaire as the submission will be considered incomplete. The highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview (weighted at 100%). Upon completion of the oral interview, an eligible list will be established which will be used for the appointment to the position. Possession of minimal qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list. Top ranking candidates placed on the eligible list will be invited to the next phase of the selection process and will consist of any or all of the following: oral interview and written/practical exercise.

Oral Panel Interview is tentatively scheduled for June 28, 2018.

Appeals concerning administration of an examination must be submitted in writing within two (2) business days from the date the event occurred.

Associate Civil Engineer

The City of South San Francisco is accepting applications for the position of Associate Civil Engineer.

Application Deadline: June 7, 2018 @ 5 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 25 qualified applicants, whichever occurs first.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS, SOCIAL SECURITY, AND MEDICARE PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service City with an estimated population of 65,710 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: Police, Fire; Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Economic and Community Development, City Attorney, Library, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, City Clerk, and Office of the City Manager. The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 400 full-and part-time employees.

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Engineering, Maintenance, and Water Quality Control Plant divisions. The Engineering Division is responsible for delivering facilities and infrastructures that meet the needs of City residents and complying with standards and requirements established in the engineering guidelines and the City's Master Plan. Core Services:

Manage, plan, design, and construct public facilities and infrastructure; the key operational services utilized to carry out this core service include: parks and recreation facilities, public buildings, streets and road systems, traffic and transportation systems, and storm sewers and sanitary sewer systems.

The current vacancy may be filled at the Associate or Senior Civil Engineer level.

The Associate Civil Engineer is an experienced professional-level engineering position. With the requisite experience, the incumbent performs difficult professional engineering work in the design and construction of public works, including sanitary, traffic, and mechanical projects. This position differs from all other engineering classifications in that an incumbent works with minimum supervision; performs difficult professional engineering assignments; and may also have considerable public contact work with other City departments, employees, public agencies, elected and appointed officials, and the public.

Selection Process

The process will first consist of a review of application materials and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. A resume is required to be attached to the application but will not take the place of a fully completed application; incomplete applications and/or questionnaires will not be considered. Do not put “see resume” on application or supplemental questionnaire as the submission will be considered incomplete. The highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview (weighted at 100%). Upon completion of the oral interview, an eligible list will be established which will be used for the appointment to the position. Possession of minimal qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list. Top ranking candidates placed on the eligible list will be invited to the next phase of the selection process and will consist of any or all of the following: oral interview and written/practical exercise.

Oral Panel Interview is tentatively scheduled for June 28, 2018.

Appeals concerning administration of an examination must be submitted in writing within two (2) business days from the date the event occurred.

Principal Engineer

The City of South San Francisco is accepting applications for the position of Principal Engineer.

Application Deadline: June 7, 2018 @ 5 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 25 qualified applicants, whichever occurs first.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CalPERS, SOCIAL SECURITY, AND MEDICARE PARTICIPATION.

The City of South San Francisco is a fully independent and highly commercialized full-service City with an estimated population of 65,710 growing to 100,000 during business hours. City departments include: Police, Fire; Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Economic and Community Development, City Attorney, Library, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, City Clerk, and Office of the City Manager. The City has a Council-City Manager form of government with more than 400 full-and part-time employees.

The Public Works Department is comprised of the Engineering, Maintenance, and Water Quality Control Plant divisions. The Engineering Division is responsible for delivering facilities and infrastructures that meet the needs of City residents and complying with standards and requirements established in the engineering guidelines and the City's Master Plan.

The Principal Engineer is responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating advanced professional engineering assignments on a wide range of municipal projects of a complex nature, including civil, sanitary, traffic, and other municipal public works, maintenance and construction projects; directs and supervises professional, technical engineering staff performing design, inspection and surveying duties; responsible for the administration, direction and supervision of the Engineering Division. The position receives administrative direction from the Director of Public Works.

The Principal Engineer is responsible for the general administrative direction of the Engineering Division and control of all projects. This is the management level class in the professional engineering series and performs more complex engineering duties as well as broader project management and supervisory responsibilities. This position shall also be capable of reviewing and completing staff work to a high degree of completion.

Selection Process

The process will first consist of a review of application materials and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. A resume is required to be attached to the application but will not take the place of a fully completed application; incomplete applications and/or questionnaires will not be considered. Do not put “see resume” on application or supplemental questionnaire as the submission will be considered incomplete. The highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview (weighted at 100%). Upon completion of the oral interview, an eligible list will be established which will be used for the appointment to the position. Possession of minimal qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and placement on the eligible employment list. Top ranking candidates placed on the eligible list will be invited to the next phase of the selection process and will consist of any or all of the following: oral interview and written/practical exercise.

Oral Panel Interview is tentatively scheduled for June 26, 2018.

Appeals concerning administration of an examination must be submitted in writing within two (2) business days from the date the event occurred.